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D273 LYB

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

21,192 mi
Last recorded21,192 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD273 LYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,192 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 21,192 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 211,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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D273 LYB is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 9,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1986 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 58,796 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D273 LYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D273 LYB registered?

D273 LYB is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D273 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D273 LYB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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